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Free Breast Cancer Screening

Early detection of breast cancer can save lives. Come get aa free digital mammogram and breast exam. Look for the mobile van at Crown Heights Community Meditation Center.

Mammograms are performed by a certified, licensed mammography technologist. Clinical breast exam and instruction in breast self-exam by a trained professional. Radiological interpretations performed by Board Certified Radiologists.

Your results will be sent to you and/or your doctor within 10 business days.  

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Comparison radiological studies are important.  If you provide MDS with previous mammogram films, this comparison will be performed.  In some cases, it can eliminate the need for additional testing.

For women without health insurance, services will be paid for by the Screening Partnerships of the New York State Cancer Services Program (NYS CSP) or through generous contributions by the American-Italian Cancer Foundation's donors.  

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For more information about the NYS CSP, please call 866-442-CANCER (2262). For women with health insurance, the insurance will be billed for services.  However, women will not be charged a co-pay and will not receive a bill.  

An appointment is necessary; please call 877-628-9090.

Only women over 40 yrs old who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months are eligible.

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